Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Extreme Weather Hits U.S. Early in 2026 with Drought, Flooding, and Tornado Surge
(Washington, D.C.) In the first quarter of 2026, there have already been several significant U.S. weather disasters, including the late January snow and ice storm in the Southeast. USDA Meteorologist ...
Apr 30, 2026
State News: Low Drug Abuse Rates, Aldi's Healthier Choices, and the Closure of Summerset Winery
Nebraska And Iowa Among States With Smallest Drug Problem (Undated) -- A new study finds that Iowa is among the states with the smallest drug problem. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District...
Apr 30, 2026
ISU Men's Basketball Coach Gets Contract Extension
(Ames, IA) -- Iowa State Men's Basketball Coach T.J. Otzelberger is getting a ten-year contract extension. ISU Athletics Director Jamie Pollard says Otzelberger's new deal runs through 2036 and will p...
Apr 30, 2026
Benavidez discusses Row Crop Outlook
(Washington, D.C) Justin Benavidez, USDA Chief Economist, appearing on Farm Broadcasters' Washington Watch on Tuesday, says over the past 15 years, people have talked about a cycle of profitability an...
Apr 30, 2026
Cattle Cycle Signals Possible Herd Rebuild, USDA Economist Says
(Washington, D.C.) USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez discussed the potential for cattle herd expansion during a meeting with farm broadcasters at Washington Watch this week, noting that profitabil...
Apr 30, 2026
USDA Meteorologist Releasing Short Term and Long-Term Weather Forecast
(Washington, D.C.) USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey told farm broadcast reporters in Washington, D.C., that warming ocean waters signal an emerging El Nio, expected to take shape by late spring or early...
Apr 30, 2026
Trump Administration Releases Plan to Lower Fertilizer Prices
(Washington D.C.) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins appearing at a press conference late Tuesday afternoon stated for years American farmers, and ranchers have faced high fertilizer prices....
Apr 29, 2026
Corn Planting Ahead of Last Year, and Five-Year Average: Wheat Conditions are a Concern
(USDA) U.S. farmers are making rapid progress with spring planting, as both corn and soybean seeding continue at a faster-than-average pace despite some wet conditions across parts of the Midwest. Acc...
Apr 28, 2026
Atlantic Sweeps Harlan in Boy's Tennis
(Atlantic) Atlantic downed Harlan 9-0 in a boy's dual on Tuesday at Atlantic. Zayden Parker of Atlantic topped Kobe Klaasen of Harlan, 8-4, in number #1 singles. Preston Harter topped Caden Herbst, 8-...
Apr 28, 2026
Return of Duty-Free Access for U.S. Beef in the U.K.
(Washington D.C.) For the first time in five years, duty-free shipments of U.S. beef are on the way to the United Kingdom. The first products arrived last month after the UK created a 13,000 metric to...
Apr 28, 2026
